The class started the introductions consecutively after getting the permission, some were eagerly listening to the introductions and others were busy talking. There were about 40 students in the class. Everyone gave an introduction except for a certain guy.
This guy had brown hair and light blue eyes that looked like colored lenses, he ignored it like it was not something worth his time, after a bit of forcing by some students and a reminder by the teacher to do it quickly, he said in a calm and cold voice "Rayan grey" and again hit the book.
Arnav said in confusion "That's it!?...no hobbies, aim, nothing else!...is it supposed to be that short"
After some more intros, it came to Arnav who was already prepared " Good morning everyone I am Arnav Virk before joining this school I lived in Riben City…my hobbies are playing basketball doing some martial arts for fun, and making lots of friends…I also do part-time in a restaurant…that's it and let's have a good session"
Then came Soma's turn without any delay he stood up " Good morning everyone I am Soma Joshi and I am an old student of this school…I love playing games, like to solve puzzles, and drawing…thank you."
After that came the turn of the guy sitting in the backseat, he hurriedly stood up which made him stumble due to weak footing "Uh..oh good morning I am Rishid Raghvan, I am a new student this year, and nice to meet you all thank you". After watching him stumble some students gave a few chuckles.
Amidst those chuckles, Serena stood up with a calm and collected demeanor and scanned the class"Good morning everyone presents here, I am Serena Roy Some might also know me as vice president of student council…I have a hobby of dancing and reading novels, at last don't call me vice prez every time just calling me by my name is fine… always ready to help thank you".
As she gave a vibrant intro automatically every eye in the class focused on her with admiration.
After a few more back-to-back intros.
Miss Sunak announced that it was about time for everyone to leave for the entrance ceremony.
….Within a few minutes everyone from class 10th section A to D with every homeroom teacher, principal vice principal, and some bigshot officers arrived at the school gym.
Even if this is a big school, the entrance ceremony ceremony is the same here as it is at any other school, first, the principal encourages the students for their future three years of school life and creates a wholesome environment.
After the speech of thanks by some of the officers and directors came the turn of the student council president to give the speech, but due to an unknown reason he was not present in the ceremony
So in his place, Serena went to give the speech but as she was leaving for the stage she looked annoyed due to extra work. Then she reluctantly gave the speech, after the school song entrance ceremony concluded.
After the ceremony, everyone came to their respective classes. Soon Miss Sunak entered the class with the school schedule and informed everyone about some important school details.
"Today would be no classes, your school schedule with the event schedule of the whole year will be sent to you online. You may explore the school building and facilities If you wanna but after half an hour when the school day is ended"
Soma and Serena knew everything about the school they were not interested in again exploring stuff for no reason but as Arnav and Rishid were new students and were excited so all four of them agreed to explore.
When the school ended after half an hour some students went to home, while some went to cafes with their newly made friends and some went to explore the school, as not being one of them that light blue-eyed and brown-haired guy (Rayan) went straight home without talking to anyone let alone making any friends.
"Hey, soma what's the deal with this Rayan guy…I mean who spoils their high school life by silently sitting and not talking to a single soul,
…it is said that within a few days of the entrance ceremony students should make their friends, otherwise, 3 wretched years await them." said Arnav while roaming in the school with the group.
Soma replied saying that " he didn't talk but looks sure did the talking, most of the girls in our class even from other sections fell for him wh—"
"If this was not enough then the rest was done by his surname "grey" in India you won't find a surname like this, so he must be a half foreigner" Serena interrupted.
"Who cares what he is, btw Rishid after leaving from here will you be going to your school dorm or somewhere else like cafes or gaming arcades?" Asked Arnav while Soma also looked at him with curiosity.
"I do like to play games and sometimes cafes too but sorry not today, I have some shifting left to do at my dorm …it's a mess, so maybe next time" politely declined Rishid.
"Do you need any help with that, in this way, we could also see your new home… After we have ample time" asked Soma
"Well it's not much work but if you wanna come then it's fine by me" replied Rishid
After exploring the school for some time and looking at the facilities they all left the school at 12: 30 pm.
Serena was not interested in going to Rishid's house, so she declined their invitation, went to meet her friends, and then went home with them.
Finally, the trio went to Rishid's house, which was some blocks away from the school. When they reached there, nothing was organized.
Rishid said that only a few things needed to be shifted in the house, but after seeing this scene, it will undoubtedly take all of us more than a couple of hours, and for a single person, it will take around half a day. Maybe it's his first day, that's why he didn't ask for help…thought Soma while putting down his school bag on the bed.
"Holy shit! Rishid this is not some shifting it's a full house arrangement …you should have told me this earlier…but no worries if now we are here then it will be over in no time".
"Sorry… I wasn't expecting you both to actually come to help me…by the way thanks for helping me like this" said Rishid slightly apologizing
As Soma thought, it took more than a couple of hours for all of them to arrange everything, but after intense labor, they finished it. After that hard work, they enjoyed coffee and gossiped with each other about lots of things. After some time Rishid asked them "Do you believe in superpowers…recently there have been some cases of strange occurrences with some folks involved in them".
"Nah I think these are just superstitious beliefs…yeah I've also heard some news of these petty issues but my guess is that these are also some small conspiracies like others made by news channels to increase their audience engagement" denied Arnav with a valid point".
"Yeah…I guess you are right, how can those things be real" Rishid supports Arnav's point.
While just listening to them and thinking that it's about time (6:00 pm) they both should leave, that's when Arnav told Soma." sorry pal…I just recalled some urgent work that needs to be done… so today you have to go home without me, just promise me that you will go home safely without being lost or kidnapped as I've given your mother the promise to watch over you".
"Seriously Arnav, until today this is what I did every day… do you take me as a kindergarten toddler, don't worry about me, focus on your urgent work… see you later tomorrow in school" replied Soma and they both left Rishid's house.
Soma then departed to his house, while walking with listening to music for some time he was thinking about the same thing Rishid said earlier about mystical powers, he couldn't shake that thought as it might be related to his close cousin's brother in the past,
As Soma was pondering, he suddenly saw a figure standing adjacent to the alleyway wall. After getting closer Soma saw the figure clearly, he was looking at Soma with a neutral expression.
It was none other than Rayan Grey himself….